[ˈhɪk(ə)ri], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a chiefly North American tree of the walnut family, which yields tough, heavy timber and typically bears edible nuts (pecans)

- an acacia tree that yields tough, close-grained timber


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Origin:
late 17th century: abbreviation of pohickery, the local Virginian name, from Algonquian pawcohiccora